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Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load
Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load them onto their company Bedford truck in St Mary Cray, Kent.
21 February 1936
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Media ID 10988301
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Bedford Country Countryside English Rural Life Farm Farming Lorry Machine Rural Truck Workmen Bales Famer
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph captured by John Topham, we are transported back to the English countryside in the 1930s. The image showcases a group of hardworking men from Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd as they skillfully operate a hay bale press. With precision and strength, they transform piles of hay into perfectly compacted bales. The scene is set in St Mary Cray, Kent, where rural life thrived during this era between the wars. Against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush fields, these dedicated workers load their meticulously crafted hay bales onto a company Bedford truck. This iconic vehicle symbolizes progress and efficiency in agricultural practices at that time. Topham's monochrome composition beautifully captures the essence of early 20th-century European farming life. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the image while emphasizing the determination etched on each worker's face. This snapshot serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's abundance. It immortalizes an era when manual labor was essential for sustaining communities through agriculture. As we gaze upon this timeless print, we can't help but appreciate the dedication of these unsung heroes who played a vital role in feeding their countrymen during challenging times
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